ShanghaiShrek t1_je2rktj wrote
Reply to comment by burghfan in Is bbq chipped chopped ham a thing? My grandma says it is. Where in the city can I find this so I can satisfy ol’ grandma? by IMicrowaveSteak
All these people saying you just add BBQ sauce to chipped ham couldn't be more wrong. This recipe is close to what I learned.
PearBlossom t1_je2swtx wrote
that recipe isnt that far off from Islay’s actual bbq sauce. They just use a different and cheaper sweetener.
pghreddit t1_je2voau wrote
>1T vinegar, 1/4c brown sugar, 1c ketchup, 1c water, 1/2t dry mustard.
this is the actual recipe for BBQ sauce. If you have a bottled favorite, it's perfectly fine to use.
CL-MotoTech t1_je36n5s wrote
BBQ sauce usually has garlic, Worcestershire sauce, onion (either fresh or powder), and usually more sugar than you would find ham BBQ sauce. A lot of BBQ sauces are quite high in the molasses, which ham BBQ is typically not. I know we are sort of splitting hairs here, but personally, ham BBQ sauce is enough different from traditional BBQ sauce to me that I consider them to be two separate things.
pghreddit t1_je3h6ua wrote
>I know we are sort of splitting hairs here
Agreed. A little personal touch is never a bad thing, particularly with this dish.
CL-MotoTech t1_je3rgp3 wrote
Personal touches are awesome. I have no qualms. I like to make a very spicy version. That said, I still keep the molasses low. It separates it from a traditional BBQ sauce.
West-Stock-674 t1_je5h7ha wrote
I agree with you. Most of the old ladies I know that make this use Coke+Ketchup and maybe some onion and garlic powder. Regular bbq sauce doesn't work.
heili t1_je5a636 wrote
Yes. Ham BBQ sauce is its own distinct sauce and is only used for the ham BBQ, which is not barbecued.
Kered13 t1_je5m7nm wrote
To be fair, the diversity of BBQ sauces is enormous. Ketchup (or other tomato base) is not even required. The above recipe falls well within the bounds of BBQ sauce.
kieraey t1_je6qk35 wrote
Yinzers arguing about bbq now? Too many regional variants. Let’s just stick to ketchup.
CL-MotoTech t1_je6zd50 wrote
There's no argument about ketchup. Heinz is the best and nobody is debating that.
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